Pittsburgh to Atlanta flight path: PIT to ATL

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pittsburgh to Atlanta. While takeoff favors the right side for Pittsburgh's river-city view, the left side offers a more consistent experience across the flight, including Appalachian ridge terrain during climb and a skyline glimpse on arrival into Atlanta, giving it a slight edge overall.

During takeoff from Pittsburgh International (PIT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PIT to the south/southwest, right-side passengers get views of Pittsburgh's distinctive river confluence (Ohio, Allegheny, Monongahela) and downtown skyline before the route heads toward the Appalachian ridges. Notable sights include: Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, three-river confluence, Monongahela River valley, rolling Appalachian foothills.

When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into ATL from the north, west-side seats catch the approach over rolling Georgia piedmont terrain and a glimpse of Atlanta's skyline before the turn onto final for the parallel east-west runways. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown/Midtown skyline, Chattahoochee River, Georgia piedmont forest, Hartsfield-Jackson's parallel runway array.

The flight from Pittsburgh International (PIT) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 527 miles (848 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain of West Virginia and western Virginia, giving way to the rolling Piedmont plateau of the Carolinas and Georgia